Calendar of Events
The cities and towns of Williamson, Maury and Rutherford Counties in Middle Tennesse enjoy a good celebration and have lots to offer its residents and visitors. This is just a sampling of some of the many events you can find taking place. In case of changes or updates, please check the time, date and location before attending the event.
Pick Your Own Strawberries
Lucky Ladd Farms
4347 Rocky Gladd Rd., Eagleville
10am - 4pm
May 1 - May 31
Columbia Farmers Market
Riverwalk Park Pavillion
102 Riverside Dr., Columbia
8am - 12pm
Every Tue, Thu, & Sat. in May
Franklin First Friday Art Scene Art Crawl
Downtown Franklin
Franklin Main St., Franklin
6pm - 9pm
May 2
Who wants fresh locally grown strawberries? If you are looking for a fun time on the farm, come to Lucky Ladd Farms and pick strawberries straight from our state-of-the-art hydroponic growing system. Admission. Click here for more info!
Visit the Farmers Market every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday to explore products from a variety of local farmers, artisans, florists, and much more. Click here for more info!
A free event, Art Crawl celebrates local craftsmanship and is held the first Friday of each month at businesses and venues throughout downtown Franklin. Click here for more info!
Columbia's First Fridays
Columbia Main Street Downtown Columbia
5pm - 8pm
May 2
Tuck Everlasting - The Musical
Willimason County Performing Arts Center
112 Everbright Ave., Franklin
May 2 - 7pm
May 3 - 2pm & 7pm
May 4 - 2pm
May 2, 3, & 4
Tennessee Renaissance Festival
2135 New Castle Rd., Arrington
10am - 6pm
May 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 26
Make an evening of it in historic downtown, where this family-friendly event transforms downtown into a high energy scene of live music, friendly faces, and local flavor every first Friday of the month. Click here for more info!
Star Bright Players production will be performing Tuck Everlasting, the touching, warm-spirited musical based upon the American children’s novel. Purchase tickets in advance. $18 Click here for more info!
Come explore Covington Glen, an outdoor marketplace featuring talented artisans. Enjoy entertainment from jesters, minstrels, jugglers, and magicians. Experience pirate tales, a royal joust, and a tour of Castle Gwynn. Enjoy food from various vendors and test your skills with games and activities. There's something for everyone. Ticket pricing available on link. Click here for more info!
Buttercup Festival
Nolensville
10am - 5pm
May 3
Main Street Market
Murfreesboro
8am - 12pm
Every Sat. in May
Franklin Farmers Market
The Factory at Franklin
230 Franklin Rd., Franklin
8am - 12pm
Every Sat. in May
This street festival is full of family style fun in Nolensville’s quaint historic district, and will include artisans and vendors, food, games, live music, art, the “Little Miss Buttercup” Pageant, and more! Click here for more info!
Open every Saturday, starting May through October, the Farmers Market features locally grown produce, locally raised beef, poultry, and pork, fresh eggs, and baked goods from local bakers, plus area artisans/crafters and local musicians. Click here for more info!
From produce, fruit and dairy to baked goods and meats, you'll find delicious fresh food at the Franklin Farmers Market behind The Factory at Franklin. The market runs year-round, every Saturday. Click here for more info!
Nolensville Farmers Market
Historic School
7248 Nolensville Rd., Nolensville
9am - 12pm
Every Sat. in May
Mother's Day Craft Fair
Hobby Lobby Parking Lot, 1806 N Jackson St. Tullahoma
10am - 3pm
May 4
Strawberry Jam Festival
Lucky Ladd Farms 4374 Rocky Gladd Rd., Eagleville
10am - 4pm
May 4
Visit the Nolensville Market every Saturday morning for organic and naturally grown produce, several varieties of meat, baked goods, farm fresh eggs, crafts, and food trucks. Click here for more info!
Shop for your Mother, or feel free to make it a Mommy & Me day. At the 2nd Annual Mother's Day Craft Fair you will find 85 different unique vendors, mouth watering food trucks, live plants, home decor, jewelry, handmade, direct sales, boutiques & more! Free admission and free parking. Click here for more info!
Festival highlights include strawberry picking and pre-picked berry flats for purchase, special strawberry themed food and beverages, pie eating contest, shop the makers market, live music and entertainment, homemade strawberry jam contest, along with over 50 fun and exciting attractions for kids and adults alike to enjoy. Admission. Click here for more info!
Hammers and High Heels
Liberty Hall, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin
6pm - 10pm
May 9
Graceworks Super Sale Saturday
104 Southeast Parkway Ste. 100, Franklin
9am - 4pm
May 10
Mother's Day Hootenanny
Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd. S, Brentwood
10am - 12:30pm
May 10
Help Habitat for Humanity raise the funds to build a home for a single mother. Their annual fundraising celebration, Hammers & High Heels, will return to The Factory at Franklin for an evening of dinner, dancing, and making dreams come true. Click here for more info!
Graceworks provides one day per month where all things in our thrift store can be affordable to anyone. Visit us every second Saturday of the month to claim 50% off on everything. Click here for more info!
Join us for a family-friendly Mothers’ Day Hootenanny starring award-winning Americana songwriter and musician Farmer Jason. Music starts at 11am $10 per person. Children 2 and under FREE. Click here for more info!
Timber Tots: Little Raindrop by IglooBooks
Bridle and Saddle Pavillion in Maury County Park, 1018 Maury County Park Dr., Columbia
10am
May 15
Touch a Truck
Jim Warren Park 705 Boyd Mill Ave., Franklin
5pm - 8pm
May 16
Music on the Porch
206 Pleasant St., Mt. Pleasant
6pm - 9pm
May 17
Join us for our monthly Timber Tots program where children can learn through nature and play! Each program begins with free-play activities and sensory bins, then leads into a nature-themed storytime followed by a take-home craft. Timber Cost if FREE, but pre-registration is requested. Click here for more info!
Trucks, equipment, and vehicles of all shapes and sizes will gather where children of all ages, with parent supervision, will be welcome to touch, climb-on, and explore these amazing pieces of equipment. Fire trucks, police cars, tractors, back hoes, tow trucks, and more! "No Horn Hour" will be from 5pm-6pm for the little ones! Food will also be available for purchase from food trucks. Free event! Click here for more info!
Mount Pleasant’s Porch Concert Music is a monthly event that offers free concerts on the lawns of some of Mount Pleasant’s most beautiful homes. Residents provide the venue and all you have to do is bring your chairs, blankets, and coolers. Food trucks on site, free event. Click here for more info!
The Smothers and Others Tribute Show
Williamson County Enrichment Center, 110 Everbright Ave., Franklin
7pm
May 17
Pickin' in the Park
Harvey Park, 4001 Miles Johnson Pkwy., Spring Hill
5pm - 8pm
May 24
Memorial Day Service at Stones River National Cementary
Stones River National Battlefield, 3501 Old Nashille Hwy., Murfreesboro
1:30pm - 2:30pm
May 25
Come laugh and sing with Paul as he takes you on a first-class pickin' & grinnin' journey through the history of funny music in THE SMOTHERS & OTHERS TRIBUTE SHOW - A Salute to Musical Comedy Legends! Advance tickets. $30 Click here for more info!
The fun family-friendly event features local musicians and songwriters. Bring chairs and blankets, and enjoy an evening of music! Food trucks will be on site. Click here for more info!
Visitors are invited to gather at the national cemetery rostrum to remember the sacrifices of soldiers, past and present. Click here for more info!
TSSAA Spring Fling
Multiple Locations
Various times
May 20-23
Movies in the Park
Fieldstone Park, 1377 Hillsboro Rd., Franklin
Begins at Dark
May 30
Touch a Truck
Haylong Ave., Mt. Pleasant
10am - 1pm
June 1
Come out and enjoy an Olympic-style event featuring the state's top high school athletes.The event is expected to draw over 43,000 athletes. Click here for more info!
Pirates of the Caribbean 2. Check the City of Franklin,TN facebook page for updates. We hope to see you under the stars! Click here for more info!
Get ready to rev your engines! We will have food trucks, activities, and of course lots of trucks! Free Event. Click here for more info!
Columbia Farmers Market
Riverwalk Park Pavilion
102 Riverside Dr., Columbia
8am - 12pm
Every Tue, Thu, & Sat. in June
Westhaven Farmers Market
Westhaven Subdivision
1006 Westhaven Blvd., Franklin
4pm - 7pm
Every Wed. in June
Kids Day
Pinkerton Park
405 Murfreesboro Rd., Franklin
9am - 11am
June 4
Visit the Farmers Market every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday to explore products from a variety of local farmers, artisans, florists, and much more. Click here for more info!
We have vendors offering fresh, local produce, eggs, meat, homemade baked goods, crafts and more! Click here for more info!
Kids Day themes this year are Space Day, Carnival Day and Super Soaker Water Day! Bring your children ages 5-12 for a wonderfully, fun day at the park! Click here for more info!
Spongebob the Musical
FSD Performing Arts Center, 1030 Excellence Way, Franklin
7pm - 9:30pm
June 5
Franklin First Friday Art Scene Art Crawl
Downtown Franklin
Franklin Main St., Franklin
6pm - 9pm
June 6
Columbia's First Friday
Columbia Main Street
Downtown Columbia
5pm - 8pm
June 6
Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show where SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. Cost $15 Click here for more info!
A free event, Art Crawl celebrates local craftsmanship and is held the first Friday of each month at businesses and venues throughout downtown Franklin. Click here for more info!
Make an evening of it in historic downtown, where this family-friendly event transforms downtown into a high energy scene of live music, friendly faces, and local flavor. Click here for more info!
Downtown After 5
Downtown Main Street
Murfreesboro
5pm - 8pm
June 6
Franklin Farmers Market
The Factory at Franklin
230 Franklin Rd., Franklin
8am - 12pm
Every Sat. in June
Nolensville Farmers Market
Historic School
7248 Nolensville Rd., Nolensville
9am - 12pm
Every Sat. in June
Take a stroll through our charming downtown district and enjoy late-night shopping with a local touch. Explore unique gifts, stylish apparel, and delicious food and beverages offered by our small businesses. Click here for more info!
From produce, fruit and dairy to baked goods and meats, you'll find delicious fresh food at the Franklin Farmers Market behind The Factory at Franklin. The market runs year-round, every Saturday. Click here for more info!
Visit the Nolensville Market every Saturday morning for organic and naturally grown produce, several varieties of meat, baked goods, farm fresh eggs, crafts, and food trucks. Click here for more info!
Main Street Murfreesboro Market
Around the Historic Rutherford County Courthouse
8am - 12pm
Every Sat. in June
Smyrna Depot Farmers Market
98 Front St., Smyrna
8am - 12pm
Every Sat. in June
Hill Fest
Fischer Park at Port Royal, 4285 Port Royal Rd.
2pm - 7pm
June 7
Our market features locally grown produce, raised beef, poultry, pork, fresh eggs, and baked goods. We also have area artisans/crafters at the market and feature local musicians each Saturday. Click here for more info!
The Smyrna Depot Farmers Market (SDFM) hosts an array of farm/food vendors along with artisans and crafters and live music. Click here for more info!
Treat yourself to our exciting lineup of food trucks. There will be inflatables of bounce houses, obstacle courses, and axe throwing. Try out the mini golf and jam to music spun by a live DJ! Enjoy fireworks in the evening. Click here for more info!
Brentwood Summer Concert Series
Crockett Park, 1500 Volunteer Pkwy, Brentwood
6pm - 8pm
June 8
Friday Night Live Concert Series
Downtown Main Street
Murfreesboro
6:30pm - 9:30pm
June 13
Graceworks Super Saturday Sale
104 Southeast Parkway, Ste. 100, Franklin
9am - 4pm
June 14
Monsters of Yacht from Nashville TN is America’s premier tribute to the Yacht Rock Genre. Come enjoy the look and sound of smooth music from the 70’s to the early 80’s. Click here for more info!
Murfreesboro throws a musical party by the courthouse. And it's all Free! Click here for more info!
Graceworks provides one day per month where all things in our thrift store can be affordable to anyone. Visit us every second Saturday of the month to claim 50% off on everything. Click here for more info!
Music in the Meadow
Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road South, Brentwood
6pm - 8:30pm
June 14
Highland Realm 7th Annual Blueberry Bash
4443 Hampshire Pike, Hampshire
3pm - 8pm
June 14
Movies in the Park
Fieldstone Park
1377 Hillsboro Rd., Franklin
At Dusk
June 20
This is a one-of-a-kind concert series, featuring Matt Belsante to raise money for the operating funds at Owl’s Hill. Guests bring their own picnic dinner, chairs and coolers and enjoy a great night of music for a great cause! Cost 30/person or $150/carload. (up to 6 people per vehicle) Click here for more info!
We will have blueberry picking, live music, craft vendors, Taps Off Main beer, yummy food trucks, creek wading, face painting, and kid zone, and a whole lot more! Entry is $5 each. Kids 5 under are free. Click here for more info!
Shrek 2: Check the City of Franklin,TN facebook page for updates. We hope to see you under the stars! Click here for more info!
Pickin' In The Park
Harvey Park
4001 Miles Johnson Pkwy., Spring Hill
5pm - 8pm
June 21
Experience Spring Hill - The Event
Battle Creek High School, 130 Battle Creek Way, Spring Hill
10am - 2pm
June 21
Columbia Cars & Coffee
Columbia Motor Alley
801 Woodland St., Columbia
8am - 11am
June 21
The fun family-friendly event features local musicians and songwriters. Bring chairs and blankets, and enjoy an evening of music! Food trucks will be on site. Click here for more info!
Dive into the heart of Spring Hill with this premier annual event, offering a way to explore the best our community has to offer. Connect with local businesses, discover new favorites, and enjoy a day filled with excitement. Click here for more info!
Chill with a cup of coffee and live music while you're hanging with like-minded car enthusiasts like yourself! Free Event Click here for more info!
Brentwood Summer Concert Series
Crockett Park, 1500 Volunteer Pkwy., Brentwood
6pm - 8pm
June 22
Movies in the Park
Pinkerton Park, 405 Murfreesboro Rd., Franklin
At Dusk
June 27
Brentwood Summer Concert Series
Crockett Park, 1500 Volunteer Pkwy., Brentwood
6pm - 8pm
June 28
Mustache The Band is the 90s Country Party Band that delivers a powerful performance of all of your favorite country hits from the 1990’s. Click here for more info!
Toy Story 2: Check the City of Franklin,TN facebook page for updates. We hope to see you under the stars! Click here for more info!
Cruizin Keys Dueling Pianos (6-7 pm) and Rubiks Groove (7-9 pm). Click here for more info!
Music on the Porch
206 Pleasant St., Mt. Pleasant
6pm - 9pm
June 28
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Submit local event information including: date, times, location, cost, and brief description of the event here. writer.thenewresidentsguide@gmail.com. All submissions will be considered for The New Residents' Guide Calendar of Events; however, there are no guarantees the event will be posted. Submissions must be received 90 days or more before the event. Thanks!
This is a monthly event that offers free concerts on the lawns of some of Mount Pleasant’s most beautiful homes. Residents provide the venue and all you have to do is bring your chairs, blankets, and coolers. Food trucks on site, free event. Click here for more info!
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